

Etihad· Airline
Captain - Airbus Widebody
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· AUHMinimum requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total hours | 7,000 hours |
| Hours on type | 2,000 hours |
| Type rating | Required |
| Licence required | ATPL |
| Accepted licences | ICAO |
| Medical | Class 1 |
| ICAO ELP level | 4 |
| Visa sponsorship | Provided |
| Currency | Flown any widebody aircraft (Airbus or Boeing) within the last 12 months. Widebody type rating valid for at least 2 more months at the time of joining. |
Additional requirements
Criteria A Minimum 7,000 hours total flying time Minimum 2,500 PIC hours on jet multi crew new generation aircraft/EFIS, of which 2,000 hours should be on wide body aircraft above 140 tons Minimum 1,500 PIC hours on any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide body aircraft Criteria B Minimum 7,000 hours total flying time Minimum 3,000 PIC hours on jet multi crew new generation aircraft/EFIS, of which 2,500 hours should be on wide body aircraft above 140 tons
Preferred
Must not have attained the age of 59 on the day of joining.
Conditions & Benefits
Roster
Stable and predictable roster with an average of around 65 flight hours per month on the A320/A321LR fleet. Operations include a wide variety of international layovers across Indonesia, Thailand, Europe, Africa, India, the Maldives, Seychelles, and other destinations, offering an excellent balance between flying and lifestyle. Attractive layover destinations and relatively balanced monthly flying compared to many airlines in the region. Crews often enjoy multi-day trips instead of repetitive domestic
Leave
Time to Command
No information available yet.
Staff travel
Industry-leading staff travel benefits and access to Etihad’s exclusive discounts
Other
Education allowance of up to AED 40,000 for primary and AED 55,000 for secondary per child, for up to three children. USD $10,000 transport allowance provided.
04/07/2026
Base location
Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates
✈AUH · Abu Dhabi
